Diagram of the BG 56 C-E that points to the following features: multi-function control handle, high-tech polymer housings, STIHL Easy2Start and simplified starting procedure

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BG 56 C-E

Name: BG 56 C-E
Brand: STIHL
SKU: bg56ce
Rating: 4.4936 (1483 reviews)

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This powerful handheld blower features the Easy2Start™ system at an affordable price.

Features

STIHL Easy2Start™
Multi-Function Control Handle
High-Tech Polymer Housings
Purge Pump Primer

Designed with ease of use in mind, the STIHL BG 56 C-E blower features a simplified starting system. STIHL Easy2Start™ allows you to start the engine with a long easy pull of the starting rope rather than a hard fast jerk, making the start virtually effortless. The semi-automatic choke and the start/stop switch make it nearly impossible to flood the engine when starting the unit. The high-performance, low exhaust emission engine makes quick work of leaves and other yard waste. The BG 56 C-E is a powerful handheld blower at an affordable price.

Features
- STIHL Easy2Start™ -
  The STIHL Easy2Start™ system makes starting STIHL outdoor power tools almost effortless, eliminating the need for a strong pull of the starting cord. This advanced starting system is designed to make starting STIHL products fast and easy. The specific system may vary by model, but in each case, a quick pull overcomes the engine’s compression to minimize the strength and effort required to start. Available on selected products.
- Multi-Function Control Handle -
  Having easy access to all of the controls on one comfortable handle makes it easy to complete tasks so the operator’s hand never has to leave the handle.
- High-Tech Polymer Housings -
  Housings are lightweight, withstand greater impact, and are corrosion-resistant.
- Purge Pump Primer -
  The purge pump primer feature enables the user to prime the carburetor with fuel, enabling easier starting. The purge pump primer is designed in a way that the operator cannot flood the machine by priming the carburetor too many times. Flooding the engine is still possible if the choke is not removed after the engine fires.
- Simplified Starting Procedure -
  Saves the user time and reduces the chance of flooding the engine when starting.
- Made in America -
  A majority of STIHL products sold in America are made in America of U.S. and global materials.

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POWER SOURCE	Gas
WEIGHT	9.3 lbs.
BLOWING FORCE IN STANDARD MODE	13 Newtons
SOUND PRESSURE RATING	70 db(A)
MAX. AIR VELOCITY	159 mph
AIR VOLUME AT NOZZLE	412 cfm
ENGINE POWER	0.9 bhp
FUEL CAPACITY	18.3 oz.
DISPLACEMENT	27.2 cc
INTENDED USE	Homeowner